Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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†FADE, Faid, n. A leader in a game or sport (w.Sc. 1887 Jam., obsol.).
[Appar. an extension of meaning from O.Sc. fade, a company of hunters, Gael. faghaid, id., a beater.]
